CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Elbow Road, near the Chesapeake/Virginia Beach line, will be closed for approximately ten months, beginning this weekend.

City officials said the road closure is expected to be implemented on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.

The construction work is related to the Elbow Road Bridge Replacement Project.

A marked detour will direct drivers around the construction, utilizing Elbow Rd to Indian River Rd to Lynnhaven Pkwy to Centerville Tpke N. This detour will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Follow posted signage.

The project involves constructing a new bridge above the 100-year flood elevation, while also taking into consideration sea level rise. The roadway approach in Virginia Beach will also be raised above the 100-year flood elevation, according to the city.

After the bridge is replaced, construction on the Elbow Road Widening Phase II project will begin, the city said.

For more information on the Elbow Road Bridge Replacement Project, click here.